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Aged, salty, full-fat traditional tulum cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Village tulum cheese (30 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 210 mg of Calcium covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 30 g
108
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 26% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.55 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 180 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 cup (grated) | 80 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Village tulum cheese is a traditional Turkish cheese made by salting curds and aging them, often after they are crumbled and packed tightly. “Village” does not describe one standardized recipe, so its milk, texture and saltiness vary by producer.
Village tulum cheese is made by setting milk into curds, draining them, salting them and aging the curds in a tightly packed container. Traditional versions may mature in an animal-skin tulum, but producers also use other containers and methods.
Village tulum cheese can be made from sheep’s, goat’s or cow’s milk, and some producers combine milks. The name alone does not tell you which milk was used, so check the product details if you need a particular type.
The word “tulum” refers to the traditional animal-skin sack used to pack and mature some versions of this cheese. Today, village tulum cheese may also be aged in other containers, so the name does not guarantee it was made in a skin sack.
Village tulum cheese is typically salty, tangy and savory, with a firm or crumbly texture. Its exact flavor depends on the milk and how long it is aged; sheep- or goat-milk versions can taste richer than milder cow-milk ones.
Village tulum cheese and feta are both salty cheeses, but they are made and aged differently. Tulum is often firmer, more crumbly and more intensely savory, while feta is commonly stored in brine and has a softer, moist texture.
Serve village tulum cheese crumbled with bread, olives or fresh vegetables, or use it to add a salty, savory flavor to eggs and pastries. Its assertive taste means you can start with a small amount when adding it to a dish.
Keep village tulum cheese refrigerated in a clean, airtight container after opening. Use a clean utensil each time and return it to the refrigerator promptly; if it came packed in brine, keep the cheese covered with that brine.
Yes, you can freeze village tulum cheese, but freezing may make its texture more crumbly or dry after thawing. Wrap it tightly in a freezer-safe package, thaw it in the refrigerator, and use the thawed cheese in cooked dishes if its texture has changed.
Village tulum cheese is a safer choice during pregnancy when it is made with pasteurized milk and has been kept refrigerated. Cheese made from unpasteurized milk can carry listeria; if the milk source is unclear, ask your healthcare professional.
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
84µg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
135mg · 19% DV
Sodium
330mg · 14% DV
Zinc
0.96mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Village tulum cheese is a traditional Turkish cheese made from strained curds, commonly from sheep’s, goat’s or cow’s milk, then matured in a tulum or another suitable container. Its precise character varies by region and maker. Aging gives it a pronounced salty flavour and a dense, crumbly texture, so a little goes a long way.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast with bread, olives and fresh vegetables, or offered as part of a meze spread; it can also add savoury depth to pastries. Elsewhere, try it crumbled over salads or alongside fruit and bread. It is rich in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates, with 24 g of protein per 100 g. Pair it with fresh, mild ingredients to balance its saltiness.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.